American Oil 2 Artist: Bob Callender

“American Oil II,” it makes me feel so proud to live in America! “American Oil,” brought up so many thoughts. As I smelled the possibility of rain and the aroma of the weeds. It brought back so many memories of growing up in the oilfield. I have to say seeing the rig along with all the smells brought back thoughts of my family. It is what I felt like as a child, to be living the American dream. A chance to have an adventure and know that my family was right there working. I was and am so proud of them. Just like many of you who see this image and think freedom! A chance to provide for your family and a day on a rig is always an adventure. I am often asked about the sky in this image. When this image was taken, it had been a while since we had rain. As you look at the sky, it is starting to rain and as it falls it turns back up into the cloud. The particles in the sky and the light density of the rain reflected the sun with unique colors. I have always been mesmerized by the West Texas